AOC Graves supérieures
The Cuvée Les Lions from Château La Louvière is a rare wine. In fact, it has only been made in 1989, 1996, 2003 and 2010, i.e. only in years with certain outstanding weather conditions (warmth, humidity, etc.) conducive to the development of noble rot on our Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Nature is fantastic since, as luck would have it, the conjunction of these parameters occurs only once every seven years !
Cépages
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Teneur en alcool
12.5% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
2015 was the third warmest year since 1900... Drought conditions, above-average monthly temperatures and sunshine (in the first half of the year), cool nights and hot weather in August accompanying véraison (colour change) were all ideal for the vines!
Dégustation
A sumptuous golden yellow colour with a few lemon-yellow highlights. The nose is wonderfully intense. Swirling the wine in the glass reveals delicious notes of crisp fruit, candied orange, and honey. Starts out remarkable on the palate. Impressive length and freshness. A very well-balanced and elegant wine, combining notes of candied apricot, peach, orange zest, and honey-flavoured sweets. Pairs beautifully with foie gras or fruit skewers.
Terroir
Deep gravel with fine limestone over small areas at the foot of the slopes
Vigne
Pruning type: Guyot double
Grape Harvest: By hand in several passes
Vinification
After settling, in oak barrels. .
Elevage
For 18 months in oak barrels (35% new) on full lees with bâtonnage.
Service
Serve between 9°C and 12°C.
Potentiel de garde
Over 15 years
Château La Louvière White
AOC Pessac-Léognan
Château La Louvière Red
AOC Pessac-Léognan
L de La Louvière White
AOC Pessac-Léognan
L de La Louvière Red
AOC Pessac-Léognan
Les Lions de La Louvière White
AOC Pessac-Léognan
Les Lions de La Louvière Dessert white
AOC Graves supérieures
Les Lions de La Louvière Red
AOC Pessac-Léognan
